2001 Dodge Viper
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
The fuel tank leaks at the fill neck when you fill car past 3/4 full. It leaks both when driving and when parked. The fuel leaks down the frame and exhaust pipe to the ground.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-18
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." Some of the…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
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2002-02-25Seat belts01V120000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with racing option (Acr or GT2). The 5-point racing seat belt harness, which is optional equipment on the Viper may not meet the voluntary load…
Remedy: The 5-point racing harness will be replaced. Owner notification began February 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…
Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Dodge Viper — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
- Recall 01V120000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Dodge Viper reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Viper?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Dodge Viper have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.